Bordin also appeared on the second solo album released by Jerry Cantrell, and toured with KoЯn when their drummer David Silveria was injured.
In 2001, Bordin appeared as a contestant on the American version of the television game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, ironically, immediately following his wife. He made it to the $16,000 level before missing a question, walking away with $1,000. Former bandmate Robert Trujillo, now of Metallica, watched on in the crowd.
His nickname is Puffy, from when his hair was worn in an afro style at the beginnings of Faith No More.
The lyric "Take it from our drummer, Puff / Being good, it gets you stuff" from Faith No More's song "Cuckoo for Caca" (King for a Day... Fool for a Lifetime, 1995) refers to Bordin's tendency to do nice things for people and their offering him things in return.
Puffy is a pin ball fanatic. During the early Faith days, his initials were on pinball machines all over San Francisco. His "hotel" name was Henry Krinkle, which lead to the writing of a song of the same name by Primus' Les Claypool.
Crazy Train
Mike Bordin Lyrics
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Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay
Crazy, but that's how it goes
Millions of people living as foes
Maybe it's not too late
To learn how to love
Mental wounds not healing
Life's a bitter shame
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
Let's go!
I've listened to preachers
I've listened to fools
I've watched all the dropouts
Who make their own rules
One person conditioned to rule and control
The media sells it and you live the role
Mental wounds still screaming
Driving me insane
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
I know that things are going wrong for me
You gotta listen to my words
Yeah
Heirs of a cold war
That's what we've become
Inheriting troubles I'm mentally numb
Crazy, I just cannot bear
I'm living with something' that just isn't fair
Mental wounds not healing
Who and what's to blame
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
"Crazy Train" is a song that deals with the idea of an insane world that is constantly at war with itself. The lyrics suggest that we need to learn how to love and forget how to hate in order to move forward. The opening lines are an invitation to join the journey on this "crazy train," where the passengers are intrepid explorers of the inner workings of the mind.
The core message of the song is that mental wounds do not heal easily, and life can be a bitter struggle. The line "I'm going off the rails on a crazy train" suggests that sometimes we feel like we are losing our minds and cannot take it anymore. The song speaks to an inner turmoil that many people can relate to.
The song's energetic and driving beat underscores the idea that life is a continuous journey with twists and turns. The lyrics in "Crazy Train" speak to that journey, and how we can feel like we are out of control, but that we must continue to push forward in spite of the uncertainty along the way. The potential for chaos and destruction is always present, and this song suggests that we must keep moving forward even while feeling like we are going "off the rails."
Line by Line Meaning
Crazy, but that's how it goes
The world is a chaotic and unpredictable place.
Millions of people living as foes
There is widespread conflict and animosity between people.
Maybe it's not too late
There is still a chance for change.
To learn how to love
We must learn to love each other and treat each other with kindness.
And forget how to hate
We must let go of our feelings of hatred and animosity towards others.
Mental wounds not healing
Emotional scars and traumas are not healing.
Life's a bitter shame
Life can be difficult and painful at times.
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
I am losing control of my life and heading towards disaster.
I've listened to preachers
I have sought guidance from religious figures.
I've listened to fools
I have also listened to those who are not wise or knowledgeable.
I've watched all the dropouts
I have observed those who reject mainstream society and its values.
Who make their own rules
These individuals create their own path in life and do not conform to societal norms.
One person conditioned to rule and control
There are those who seek to dominate and control others.
The media sells it and you live the role
The media promotes these dominant narratives and society falls in line.
Driving me insane
These experiences are pushing me towards mental instability.
I know that things are going wrong for me
I am aware that my life is not going as planned.
You gotta listen to my words
It is important for others to hear my perspective and experiences.
Heirs of a cold war
We are the inheritors of a tense, conflict-ridden world.
That's what we've become
Our identity is largely defined by this history of strife.
Inheriting troubles I'm mentally numb
These problems have left me feeling overwhelmed and desensitized.
Crazy, I just cannot bear
The weight of these difficulties is unbearable.
I'm living with something' that just isn't fair
Life feels unjust and unfair.
Who and what's to blame
I am searching for someone or something to hold accountable for these problems.
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Ross
For a man that has faced death and been through hell and back. His voice is still amazing.
Mr J
Yeah it sounds amazing with that much autotune
Dj luckeytastic
@Mr J the one thing that man doesn't do she's out of him only hip-hop do rappers use autotune sometimes R&B singers
jazztom86
I'm almost positive there is some sort of vocal track running along or something. You can hear it best at 2:23 at the end of the sung line "who and what's to blame" and right after he screams "everybody". There is such a difference in sound it's not natural. So the lines he sings are enhanced someway or there is a track running along, while when he screams stuff "off the script" you can hear the difference. Not to take anything away from him, I've been a massive Ozzy fan for 17 years or so, and the guy is just a wreck, but he was absolutely brilliant. Could also be that they added the autotune only on the video, but that wouldn't explain that quite massive sound difference.
ViralSpikeHQ
Amen!
EH Off-road
He can’t talk worth a sh*t but he can sing just as good as he did 40 years ago
Russel Rommel
Yep its because this live version is 2 pitch lower than the original so he definitely can sing it
JOSH FRANCIS
its just brummie
TeeMon
@Russel Rommel No singer in higher ages can hit the high notes they could when they were younger. The voice gets deeper with age.
fergus macleod
@Russel Rommel it is also auto tuned his stage tech mentions how he uses auto tune and why. there's been auto tune on all of his concerts since 2007